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- HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 1
HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp Software Technical Reference - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 2
- HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 3
HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp Software Technical Reference - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 4
services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Edition 1, 10/2004 Trademark credits Adobe®, Adobe Photoshop®, Acrobat®, PostScript ) on all HP 9000 computers are Open - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 5
Now...12 HP Driver Preconfiguration 12 HP LaserJet documentation 12 HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp User Guide 13 HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp Printing System Install Notes 14 HP Embedded Web Server Guide 14 HP Driver Preconfiguration Support Guide 15 HP Jetdirect Administrator's Guide 15 HP Device - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 6
Configuration ...27 Bidirectional communication 27 Enterprise AutoConfiguration 28 HP Driver Preconfiguration 30 Lockable features 31 Euro character ...31 HP Embedded Web Server and HP Toolbox 31 HP Embedded Web Server 32 The HP EWS frame 32 Information tab...33 Links to off-product solutions - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 7
HP LaserJet Utility (Mac OS 9.x only) ...60 Remote firmware update by using the LPR command 61 Remote firmware update through HP Web Jetadmin 61 Printer messages during the firmware update 62 Troubleshooting communication 72 HP Driver Preconfiguration 73 Bundle support...73 Tray and - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 8
Font support...81 Postscript-specific features 82 3 HP traditional print drivers for Windows Introduction...8. 3 HP traditional PCL 6 and PCL 5 driver features 84 Access to print drivers...84 Access to print drivers in Windows NT 4.0 84 Document Defaults driver tabs 84 Properties driver tabs 85 - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 9
Output tab features...100 Print Task Quick Sets 101 Document preview image 102 Product image 102 Output Bin Options 102 Effects tab features ...103 Print Task Quick Sets 103 Fit To Page group box 104 Print Document On setting 104 Scale to Fit option 104 % of Normal Size option 105 - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 10
Notification options 128 User Name 128 Job HP traditional Postscript 3 Emulation Driver features 143 Access to Document Default print-driver settings in Windows NT 4.0 143 Access to Properties print-driver settings in Windows NT 4.0 143 PS 3 emulation support for the HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 11
Printing 162 Printer Hard Disk 162 Accessory Output Bin 162 Job Storage 162 Mopier Mode 163 Printer Memory 163 4 HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5, and HP PS emulation unidrivers for Windows Introduction...1. 65 HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5, and PS Emulation Unidriver features 166 Access to print drivers...166 ix - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 12
Options 170 Advanced Printing Features 170 Print Optimizations 170 Printer Features 170 Alternative Letterhead Mode 170 Edge-to-Edge 171 tab features 171 Print Task Quick Sets 172 Default Print Settings 173 User Guide Print Settings 175 Type new Quick Set name here 176 Paper Options - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 13
Proof and Hold 204 Private Job 205 Using a PIN for Private Job 205 Quick Copy 205 Stored Job 206 Require PIN...206 Job notification 206 User Name ...207 Job Name ...207 If Job Name Exists 207 Using Job Storage features when printing 208 Releasing a Job Storage print job 208 Deleting a Job - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 14
216 Postscript Passthrough (PS Emulation Unidriver only 217 Printer Hard Disk 217 Job Storage 217 Mopier Mode 217 Mopier mode and collation 217 5 Installing Windows printing-system components Introduction...2. 19 Supported Windows operating systems 220 System requirements...221 Font support - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 15
278 Online help...278 Screen fonts...278 Font support 278 Installing the Macintosh printing system 282 To install the HP LaserJet printing-system software for the Macintosh OS .....282 To set up an AppleTalk networked Printer with Mac OS 9.x 282 To set up a Printer with Mac OS X 283 To set up an - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 16
Index...3. 01 xiv - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 17
about and troubleshooting tips for the printing-system software for the HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp. NOTE Information support engineers, system administrators, management information systems (MIS) personnel, and HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp end users, as appropriate. NOTE This STR describes drivers - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 18
HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp Table 1-1 Features of the HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp Feature Functions Model Specifications ■ Two-sided printing and copying ■ Image modification ■ Color digital sending ■ Wide-format printing ■ Document finishing Performance ■ 50 pages per minute (ppm) - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 19
demands on natural resources. ■ Energy Star® compliant. Fonts ■ 66 default TrueType fonts installed with typical installation. ■ 92 additional postscript fonts available on the installation CD. ■ Includes HP Web Jetadmin to support forms and fonts on the disk. HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp 3 - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 20
■ 2000-sheet tray (Tray 4) ■ Automatic duplexing unit ■ The HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp includes one of the following finishing devices: ■ 3000-sheet stacker stacks up job height of 5 mm (depending on paper thickness). ■ Multifunction finisher provides 1000 sheets of stacking capacity, stapling for as - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 21
1-1 Features of the HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp (continued) Feature Model Specifications ■ Optional HP Jetdirect EIO print server cards ■ Universal serial bus (USB), serial, and LocalTalk ■ Fast Ethernet 10/100TX ■ Wireless 802.11b Supplies ■ Supplies status view in HP Toolbox and embedded Web - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 22
to install the print drivers and related components, but also to gain access to online user documentation, a customization utility, Adobe® Acrobat® Reader® software, and optional HP software. The following illustration shows the main screen of the HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp printing-system software CD - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 23
the product image. NOTE The options on your product might vary from the illustration. install printer. This wizard guides you through the installation of your HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp printing-system software. You are given the choice of performing a Typical Installation or a Custom Installation - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 24
and services, manage your profile, and sign up for free support alerts, driver notices, and personalized newsletters. printer documentation. Use this option to view the HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp user documentation. The following document options are available when you click this option: ■ user guide - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 25
are described in chapters 3 and 4 of this guide. HP PCL 5, PCL 6, and PS emulation drivers The following drivers are available on the HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp printing-system software CD: ■ The PCL 5 for Windows 98, Windows Me, and Windows NT 4.0. ■ The PCL 6 for Windows 98, Windows Me, and Windows - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 26
Server 2003 operating systems. The HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp PS emulation driver software provides postscript feature support for the HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp. If you are using an HP traditional PCL driver, you can view the print driver version number by clicking the HP logo in the lower-left corner - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 27
on the HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp printing-system software CD. It is an HP utility that is installed in the HP LaserJet folder of Mac OS 9 and provides configuration and management support for postscript. It can be found on the CD in a directory called "hp OS 9 LaserJet Utility." Additional driver - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 28
Document Windows 98 Windows NT Windows 2000/ Macintosh /Me 4.0 XP/Server 2003 HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp User Guide (.PDF file) x x x x HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp User Guide (.CHM file) x x x x HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp Printing System Install Notes x x x 12 1 Purpose and scope - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 29
Microsoft Word or Microsoft WordPad. HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp User Guide The HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp User Guide describes the basic features of the product. To view this guide, click printer documentation in the installer CD Browser, and then click view user guide. The guide opens as a Windows Help - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 30
HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp Printing System Install Notes is a document (in .HTM format) that contains important information about product features, instructions for installing the printing-system software, and technical assistance. To view this file from the software CD, click printer documentation - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 31
HP Driver Preconfiguration Support Guide The HP Driver Preconfiguration Support Guide is a guide (in .PDF format) for preconfiguring drivers in network environments. To view this guide, insert the software CD into the CD-ROM drive, navigate to english, and then open the Manuals. In that folder, open - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 32
CD, as well as additional support and fulfillment information. In-box file layout The HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp printing-system software consists of Drivers ■ Manuals File layouts differ by language for each regional version of the software CD. To view the files, insert the HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 33
HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp printingsystem software and related software and firmware. Printing-system software on a CD is available from HP fulfillment centers. In-box CDs The HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp ■ CD WE- Western Europe and Arabic: ■ AR = Arabic ■ DN = Danish (Dansk) ■ EN = English ■ FR = French ( - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 34
Add Printer Wizard Installer x x x x x x x Customization Utility Wizard x x x x x x x CD Browser x x x x x x x HP Preconfiguration x x x x x x x HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp x x x x x x x User Guide (PDF) HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp x User Guide (CHM) HP Jetdirect - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 35
Add Printer Wizard Installer x HP Device Installer Customization Wizard x x x x x x x CD Browser x x x x HP Driver Preconfiguration Support Guide x HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp User Guide x (PDF) HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp User Guide (CHM) HP Jetdirect Administrator's Guide HP LaserJet - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 36
Add Printer Wizard Installer x x x x HP Device Installer x x x x Customization Wizard CD Browser x x x x HP Driver Preconfiguration x x x x Support Guide HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp x x x x User Guide (PDF) HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp x User Guide (CHM) HP Jetdirect Administrator - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 37
EN HE Add Printer Wizard Installer x x x x HP Device Installer x Customization Wizard x x x CD Browser x x x x HP Driver Preconfiguration x Support Guide x x x HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp x User Guide (PDF) x x x HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp x User Guide (CHM) HP Jetdirect - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 38
new software releases. Printing-system software The HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp printing-system software is available for download from http://www.hp.com/support/lj9040mfp_software or http://www.hp.com/support/lj9050mfp_software. NOTE Only 32-bit printer drivers are available on the printing-system - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 39
XP for 64-bit drivers. Table 1-9 Software component availability for HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp Component 98/Me 4.0 Drivers HP traditional PCL 5 and PCL 6 drivers x x HP PCL 5 and PCL 6 unidrivers PS Emulation Driver PS Emulation Driver x x HP Preconfiguration x x Installer Common - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 40
24 1 Purpose and scope - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 41
Introduction The HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp comes with software and installers for Microsoft Windows and Apple Computer, Inc., Macintosh systems. Linux and UNIX systems are supported, and software is available on the Web. For information about specific system installers, drivers, and components - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 42
levels of functionality. The following OSs are supported by the HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp printingsystem software, including PCL 5, PCL 6, and PS Emulation Drivers: ■ Windows 98 ■ Windows Me ■ Windows NT 4.0 (Service packs 3 through 6) ■ Windows 2000 (Service packs 1 and 2) ■ Windows XP Home Edition - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 43
-feature comparison in various operating systems Driver Configuration The HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp print drivers feature bidirectional communication technology which, in supported environments, provides automatic discovery and driver configuration for product accessories. Some accessories that are - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 44
the configuration of the HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp changes after installation, the driver can be automatically updated with the new configuration in environments that support bidirectional communication by using the Update Now feature. For example, if the HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp is installed and an - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 45
(HP) TCP/IP x x x x x x x2 (MS) IPX/SPX x x x x x x x2 (HP) Add Printer Direct the configured driver from the HP) TCP/IP (MS1) IPX/SPX (HP) 1 Bidirectional functionality is supported only with the client software from Novell. It is not supported with Microsoft Client Service - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 46
can use the utility to preconfigure the drivers for a printing-system software driver installation that uses the silent installer. Detailed information about gaining access to and installing these tools can be found in the HP Driver Preconfiguration Support Guide, which is available on the printing - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 47
available to users. Generally, the feature is unavailable in the driver UI after euro brings. The HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp includes euro characters printer. ■ HP Toolbox supports network and direct connect forms of printer connectivity. The browser directs itself to a locally hosted TCP/IP service - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 48
utilities are described in detain in the following sections. HP Embedded Web Server The HP EWS is a standard feature for the HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp. The HP EWS provides a simple, easy-to-use solution for one-to-one product management. In offices that have a limited number of products, remote - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 49
are shown in this document. For more information, see the HP EWS User Guide. ■ Device Status screen. This screen provides current status information hp instant support. This link connects you to a set of dynamic Web resources that help you solve specific problems and determine additional services - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 50
Web page. Figure 2-1 Device Status screen on the Information tab Configuration Page You can gain access to the HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp configuration page remotely through the HP EWSr. The HP EWS Configuration Page screen provides configuration information about the product in the same way as the - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 51
Figure 2-2 Configuration Page screen on the Information tab NOTE This illustration is provided as an example only. Technology background information 35 - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 52
tab are shown in this document. For more information, see the HP EWS User Guide. ■ Configure Device. Use the Configure Device screen to print product to send product configuration and supplies-usage information periodically to your service provider. ■ Security. Use the Security screen to manage - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 53
changing the toner bottle. If a product failure occurs, the product can send an e-mail alert directly to the person who is responsible for fixing the problem. These e-mail alerts can be configured to be sent to any device that can accept e-mail, such as digital phones, pagers, and personal digital - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 54
Figure 2-4 Alerts - setup screen on the Settings tab NOTE This illustration is provided as an example only. 38 2 Software description - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 55
gain access to the HP EWS: as a general user, an information technology (IT) administrator, or a service provider. To control access to the HP EWS screens, a HP EWS User Guide. Use the menu on the left side of the screen to control the digital-sending features offered by the HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 56
Figure 2-6 General section on the Digital Sending tab Send to E-mail The HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp requires a Simple Mail Protocol Transfer (SMTP) Gateway server to forward e-mail e-mail messages that the product sends. For more information, see the HP EWS User Guide. 40 2 Software description - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 57
on the Digital Sending tab Addressing To send scanned documents with the HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp, you must provide e-mail addresses. The product addressing feature simplifies this latest addresses are used. For more information, see the HP EWS User Guide. Technology background information 41 - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 58
.com ■ name2, [email protected] On the product control panel, use the alias name to search for e-mail addresses. For more information, see the HP EWS User Guide. 42 2 Software description - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 59
Figure 2-9 Address Book screen on the Digital Sending tab Log Use the Activity Log screen to view digital sending job information, including any errors that occur. For more information, see the HP EWS User Guide. Technology background information 43 - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 60
Figure 2-10 Activity Log screen on the Digital Sending tab Preferences Use the Preferences Settings screen to configure general settings for the digital-sending features. For more information, see the HP EWS User Guide. 44 2 Software description - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 61
Settings screen on the Digital Sending tab Networking tab The following options are available on the HP Embedded Web Server Networking tab. Not all of the screens on the tab are shown in this document. For more information, see the HP EWS User Guide. Technology background information 45 - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 62
other networking options under three categories: configuration, security, and diagnostics. For more information, see the HP Jetdirect Administrator's Guide. Configuration section ■ Network Settings ■ Other Settings ■ Privacy Settings ■ Select Language Security section ■ Settings ■ Authorization - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 63
) ■ Simple network management protocol (SNMP) HP Toolbox The HP Toolbox is a series of Web pages and supporting software tools that provide access to the HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp EWS and other firmware functions, making them available on a browserdriven user interface where product properties can be - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 64
use for other products. To view the HP Toolbox To open the HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp Toolbox, on the Start menu, point to Programs, point to HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp, and then click hp LaserJet toolbox. The HP Toolbox opens in your Web browser. The HP Toolbox software contains two tabs: ■ the Status - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 65
Status. This screen shows the levels remaining for all consumables and the HP part numbers for each consumable. It is helpful to have the part Map. ■ toolbox Links. Select a device, view current alerts, or view the HP Toolbox Web site in text-only format (without graphics). ■ Other Links. For - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 66
Toolbox checks for MFP alerts. ■ toolbox Links. Select a device, view current alerts, or view the HP Toolbox Web site in text-only format (without graphics). ■ Other Links. For information about these links, see Links to off-product solutions in the HP Embedded Web Server section of this guide. 50 - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 67
Device Settings button For additional information and a copy of the HP Embedded Web Server for HP LaserJet Printer guide, go to the following URL: http://www.hp.com/support/lj9040mfp_software or http://www.hp.com/ support/lj9050mfp_software. Other Links This section contains links that connect you - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 68
support content and messages to help resolve problems as quickly as possible. Product Registration. Click this link to connect to a screen where you can register your HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp easy navigation ■ Capacity to manage and configure multiple printers at one time NOTE In the following table, - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 69
HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp printing-system software CD provides the following link to download the latest version of the HP Web Jetadmin software: http://www.hp.com/go/webjetadmin. Click support with service pack 3 or later ■ Red Hat Linux 8.0 ■ SuSE Linux v. 8.1 Shared print queue creation support ■ - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 70
to download the latest printing-system software and print drivers. The process for remotely upgrading firmware involves three steps: 1 Determine the current level of firmware that is installed on the HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp. 2 Go to the HP Web site and download the latest firmware to your computer - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 71
a configuration page, follow these instructions. 1 Press the SELECT button 5 Look in the "Printer Information" section on the HP Web site For support information about downloading new firmware from the Web, go to http://www.hp.com/ support/lj9040mfp_software or http://www.hp.com/support - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 72
a browser. NOTE The following instructions can be used on Windows If the HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp uses a on your computer. 3 Type ftp . For example, if the TCP/IP address Enter on the keyboard. 5 When prompted for the user name, press Enter. 6 When prompted for the password - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 73
\LJ\9050mfpfw.rfu" . The following series of messages appears in the command window the Applications/Utilities folder. 3 Type FTP For example, if the TCP/IP address is 4 Press Enter on the keyboard. 5 When prompted for a user name and password, press Enter. 6 Type put , - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 74
enclose the file name or path in quotation marks. For example, type put "/user name/desktop/9050MFPFW.RFU". To ensure that the entire path to the .RFU 4 Press Enter on the keyboard. The messages that are described in Printer messages during the firmware update appear on the control panel. NOTE The - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 75
.RFU file (including the path) and is the name of the appropriate printer port (such as LPT1). For example, type the following: C:\>copy /b c:\9050mfpfw. network If the product is shared on a Windows network, follow these instructions. 1 From a command prompt or in an MS-DOS window, type - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 76
process. 2 Open the HP LaserJet Utility. 3 Click Select Printer and locate the product that you would like to update on the network. Select the product on the right side of the dialog box, and click OK. An information dialog box for the HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp appears. 60 2 Software description - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 77
the 9050FW.RFU file under File to download. 7 Click Download. The HP LaserJet Utility starts downloading the file to the product. A progress bar shows how Press Enter on the keyboard. The messages described in the section Printer messages during the firmware update appear on the control panel. NOTE - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 78
it. 7 Click Upload to move the .RFU file from your hard drive to the HP Web Jetadmin server. 8 Refresh the browser. 9 Select the .RFU file from the Printer Firmware Update drop-down menu. 10 Click Update Firmware. HP Web Jetadmin sends the selected .RFU file to the product. The messages that are - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 79
www.hp.com/ support/lj9050mfp_software. The product recognizes the printer mismatch and rejects the update. Download the correct file and send it to the product. Download the file from http://www.hp.com/support/lj9040mfp_software or http://www.hp.com/support/ lj9050mfp_software. See Troubleshooting - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 80
in a software program that supports the file format (such as the Adobe Acrobat or Acrobat Reader programs for .PDF files), but can be sent directly to the product using a command line. ■ HP LaserJet Printer Control Language (.PCL) ■ Portable Document Format (.PDF) ■ Postscript (.PS) ■ Text (.TXT - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 81
If the HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp uses a on your computer. 3 Type ftp . For example, if the TCP/IP address Enter on the keyboard. 5 When prompted for the user name, press Enter. 6 When prompted for the password LJ\9050mfpfw.pdf" The following series of messages appears in the - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 82
Applications/Utilities folder. 3 Type FTP . For example, if the TCP/IP address Press Enter on the keyboard. 5 When prompted for a user name and password, press Enter. 6 Type put , instructions in this section for your operating system. 66 2 Software description - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 83
copy /b , where is the name of the print-ready file (including the path) and is the name of the appropriate printer port (such as LPT1). For example, at the c:\> command prompt, type the following: copy /b c:\9050fw.pdf lpt1 NOTE If the file name or path - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 84
Print-ready file printing in a Windows network If the product is shared on a Windows network, complete the following steps. 1 From a command prompt or in an MS-DOS window, type copy /b \ \\, where is the name of the print-ready file (including the path - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 85
printing process. 2 Open the HP LaserJet Utility. 3 Click Select Printer and locate the product that you would like to upgrade on the network. 4 Select the product on the right side of the dialog box, and click OK. An information dialog box for the HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp appears. 5 On the left - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 86
for each driver type and for each supported operating system that the HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp supports. The printing-system drivers for Windows 98, Windows Me, and Windows NT 4.0 are the HP Traditional PCL 5, HP Traditional PCL 6, and PS Emulation Drivers. The printing-system drivers for Windows - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 87
unidriver PCL PCL PS 6 5 Emulation x x x x x x Windows NT 4.0 HP traditional driver PCL PCL PS 6 5 Emulation x x x x x x Windows 98, Me HP traditional driver PCL PCL PS 6 5 Emulation x x x x x Macintosh Macintosh Postscript x Job tracking Table 2-10 Driver support - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 88
PCL PCL PS 6 5 Emulation PCL PCL PS 6 5 Emulation Network - TCP/IP x x x x x x Network - AppleTalk PAP Wireless Windows 98, Me HP traditional driver PCL PCL PS 6 5 Emulation x x x Macintosh Macintosh Postscript x x x Bidirectional communication Table 2-12 Driver support - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 89
Driver PCL PCL PS 6 5 Emulation Assign Bundle support x x through Installer Printer Bundle in UI Windows NT 4.0 HP traditional driver PCL PCL PS 6 5 Emulation x x x Windows 98, Me HP traditional driver PCL PCL PS 6 5 Emulation x x x Macintosh Macintosh Postscript - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 90
HP traditional driver PCL PCL PS 6 5 Emulation x x x x x Windows 98, Me HP traditional driver PCL PCL PS 6 5 Emulation x Macintosh Macintosh Postscript Installable options Table 2-16 Driver support for installable options Operating system Driver type Driver Duplexing unit Printer - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 91
HP traditional driver PCL PCL PS 6 5 Emulation x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Windows 98, Me HP traditional driver PCL PCL PS 6 5 Emulation x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Macintosh Macintosh Postscript x x x x x x Help features Table 2-18 Driver support - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 92
4.0 HP traditional driver PCL PCL PS 6 5 Emulation x x x x Windows 98, Me HP traditional driver PCL PCL PS 6 5 Emulation x x x x Macintosh Macintosh Postscript x Paper Sizes Table 2-20 Driver support for paper sizes Operating system Driver type Driver Paper Sizes User Defined - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 93
Postscript x Job storage Table 2-22 Driver support for job storage features Operating system Windows XP (32-bit), Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003 Windows NT 4.0 Windows 98, Me Driver type HP unidriver HP traditional driver HP traditional driver Driver PCL PCL PS 6 5 Emulation PCL - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 94
2003 Driver type HP unidriver Driver PCL PCL PS 6 5 Emulation Page Order (reordering x x x for job) Windows NT 4.0 HP traditional driver PCL PCL PS 6 5 Emulation Windows 98, Me HP traditional driver PCL PCL PS 6 5 Emulation Macintosh Macintosh Postscript 78 2 Software - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 95
x Macintosh Macintosh Postscript Watermarks Table 2-26 Driver support for watermarks feature Operating system Windows XP (32-bit), Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003 Windows NT 4.0 Driver type HP unidriver HP traditional driver Driver PCL PCL PS 6 5 Emulation PCL PCL PS 6 5 Emulation - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 96
NT 4.0 HP traditional driver PCL PCL PS 6 5 Emulation x x x x x Windows 98, Me HP traditional driver PCL PCL PS 6 5 Emulation x x x x x Macintosh Macintosh Postscript x Finishing Options Table 2-29 Driver support for finishing options Operating system Driver type Driver Auto - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 97
driver PCL PCL PS 6 5 Emulation x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Macintosh Macintosh Postscript x x x x x x Font support Table 2-30 Font support Operating system Windows XP (32-bit), Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003 Driver type HP unidriver Driver PCL PCL - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 98
-specific features Table 2-31 Driver support for postscript-specific features Operating system Driver Postscript memory Output protocol Send CTRL-D before each job Send CTRL-D after each job Convert gray text to postscript gray Convert gray graphics to postscript gray Add euro currency symbol - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 99
the HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp. The chapter contains the following sections: ■ HP Traditional PCL 6 Driver and HP Traditional PCL 5 Driver features. This section describes the HP PCL 6 and HP PCL 5 drivers for Windows 98, Windows Me, and Windows NT 4.0. ■ HP Traditional Postscript 3 Emulation Driver - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 100
NT 4.0, you must use the Add Printer installation method to install the HP Traditional PCL 6 Driver and the HP Traditional PCL 5 Driver. This section describes the options that are available on each tab of the HP traditional PCL 6 and PCL 5 Document Default print-driver interface and on some of the - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 101
Printers. Right-click the product name, and then click Properties to gain access to all of the Properties print-driver tabs. The following Properties driver guide. See the Properties tabs section in this chapter. Access to print drivers HP Traditional PCL 6 Driver and the HP Traditional PCL 5 Driver - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 102
What's this? Help What's this? Help is supported in Windows 98, Windows Me, and Windows NT 4.0. You can gain access to What's it, representing the international symbol for information. The following illustration shows a Bubble Help icon on a driver tab. 86 3 HP traditional print drivers for Windows - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 103
that particular feature. Finishing tab features Use the Finishing tab to print booklets and control the media output. The following illustration shows the Finishing tab. HP traditional PCL 6 and PCL 5 driver features 87 - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 104
affects the Print Task Quick Sets group boxes on all of the Document Defaults driver tabs (the Effects tab, Paper tab, Job Storage, Basics tab) because store the current combination of driver settings that appear on all of the other print driver tabs. Print Task Quick Sets are either preset - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 105
■ Default Print Settings ■ User Guide Print Settings Default Print Settings When HP Driver Preconfiguration for information about preconfigurable driver settings. Table 3-1 Print Task Quick Set default values for the HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp Driver HP traditional PCL 6 and PCL 5 driver features 89 - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 106
Table 3-1 Print Task Quick Set default values for the HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp (continued) Driver feature Feature setting location U.S. English Print Task Quick Sets for Default values Preconfigurable1 Size to print on Effects tab, Fit to Page group box Actual - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 107
or http://www.hp.com/support/lj9050mfp_software. 2 Not supported in Windows 98 and Windows Me. User Guide Print Settings The User Guide Print Settings option provides a Print Task Quick Set for optimal printing of the HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp User Guide. When you select User Guide Print Settings - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 108
The HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp supports smart duplexing. The smart duplexing feature increases printing performance by preventing one-page print jobs or single-sided pages of a duplexed print job from going through the duplexing unit even when the duplexing feature has been selected in the driver. All - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 109
of the binding. If you change the Pages per Sheet setting manually to 4, 6, 9, or 16 pages per sheet, the booklet you why it is disabled. Book and Booklet Printing The HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp supports both book and booklet printing. A book is a HP traditional PCL 6 and PCL 5 driver features 93 - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 110
. The booklet printing type consists of the media size and the location of the binding (for example, Letter [Left binding]). 5 Click OK in the print driver. 6 Click OK in the print dialog box to print. Figure 3-4 Printing a booklet 94 - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 111
, then Down ■ Down, then Left The document preview image changes to reflect alterations in these settings, as shown by the examples in the following illustration. HP traditional PCL 6 and PCL 5 driver features 95 - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 112
and metric units. Print Quality group box The HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp print driver Print Quality group box provides options that control output different options depending on the driver that you are using. Print Quality Details for the HP Traditional PCL 6 Driver The Print Quality Details dialog - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 113
group box The Current Setting group box has two settings in the HP Traditional PCL 6 Driver. When you make a change in the Print Quality Details dialog ) by default. If you select this option, the driver sends TrueType fonts to the printer as outlines, which retains the standard format (outlines) - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 114
from the physical edge to the paper. Print Quality Details for the HP Traditional PCL 5 Driver The Print Quality Details dialog box provides the options for print-quality settings in the HP Traditional PCL 5 Driver as shown in the following illustration. Figure 3-7 Print Quality Details dialog box - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 115
setting. Graphic Settings The Graphic Settings group box in the HP Traditional PCL 5 Driver has settings for the graphics rendering mode. The following Rendering individual dots. Use Send Page as Raster if you are experiencing problems with overlapping text and graphics. With this setting, the Send - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 116
) by default. If you select this option, the driver sends TrueType fonts to the printer as outlines, which retains the standard format (outlines) option also reduces print quality. Using the EconoMode feature with non-HP print cartridges can result in spillage or product damage. Output tab features - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 117
appear on all other Document Defaults driver tabs. Print Task Quick Sets are either preset (by the administrator) or user-defined printing specifications, such as media size and pages per sheet. For more information, see Finishing tab features. HP traditional PCL 6 and PCL 5 driver features 101 - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 118
Printer HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp comes with several output device options. The available Output Bin Options depend on which accessory output device is installed on the product. The options for accessories are: ■ Not Installed ■ HP 3000-Sheet Stapler/Stacker ■ HP 3000-Sheet Stacker ■ HP Multifunction - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 119
■ Watermarks group box Print Task Quick Sets The Print Task Quick Sets control is used to store the current combination of driver settings that appear on all other Document Defaults driver tabs. Print Task Quick Sets are either preset (by the HP traditional PCL 6 and PCL 5 driver features 103 - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 120
administrator) or user-defined printing specifications, such which you can print. The list contains all of the standard media sizes that are supported by the selected media source, and any custom size that you have created. When the target page size. 104 3 HP traditional print drivers for Windows - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 121
software program does not negotiate the media size with the driver). The driver scales the page by the appropriate factor and sends it to the printer. The limits of the range are from 25 percent to this list appears in the document preview image. HP traditional PCL 6 and PCL 5 driver features 105 - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 122
message angle and the font attributes. The Watermark Details dialog box contains the following controls: ■ Current Watermarks ■ Watermark Message ■ Message Angle ■ Document preview image 106 3 HP traditional print drivers for Windows - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 123
contains a list of available watermarks, both predefined watermarks that are available in the driver and any new watermarks that you have created. To create a new watermark, click group box contains the following controls: ■ Name ■ Shading ■ Size HP traditional PCL 6 and PCL 5 driver features 107 - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 124
watermark or click New, all of the changes made to the previous watermark are saved, and only the current, unsaved changes can be canceled. 108 3 HP traditional print drivers for Windows - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 125
image ■ Product image Print Task Quick Sets The Print Task Quick Sets control is used to store the current combination of driver settings that appear on all of the other Document Defaults driver tabs. Print task quick sets are either preset (by HP traditional PCL 6 and PCL 5 driver features 109 - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 126
) or user-defined printing is The Size is: setting is a drop-down menu that lists all of the supported media sizes. NOTE When you move the mouse over the dimensions label, the mouse cursor set the media size in the driver, the entire print-job output uses that media size. That is, if - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 127
types that the HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp supports. When you use the default setting, Unspecified, the product uses the default media type, which is usually Plain. The following standard types appear in the lists: ■ Unspecified ■ Plain ■ Preprinted HP traditional PCL 6 and PCL 5 driver features 111 - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 128
Source is: setting. For more information about media types, see the Media attributes section of this guide. Custom The Custom Paper Size dialog box appears when you click the Custom button on the Paper selected. Figure 3-14 Custom Paper Size dialog box 112 3 HP traditional print drivers for Windows - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 129
used to name the same media size. The new name is compared only against the list of user-defined custom media-size names, and not against the standard media-size names. The complete set of replaced by the values of the selected custom media size. HP traditional PCL 6 and PCL 5 driver features 113 - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 130
you can type a different name. The new name is compared only against the list of user-defined custom media names, and not against the standard media-size names. Whenever the command button ). 4 Type something into the Name drop-down menu. 4 114 3 HP traditional print drivers for Windows - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 131
height control limits The minimum media size for the HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp is 76.2 x 127 mm (3 x 5 inches) and the maximum is 215.9 x 355.6 mm (8.5 x 14 inches). The following table summarizes media size limits for each media-handling device. HP traditional PCL 6 and PCL 5 driver features 115 - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 132
Table 3-4 PCL 6 custom media sizes Tray Tray 1 (multipurpose) Tray 2 text strings If the drop-down menu contains Untitled And the button says Save Save Then this happens when the Close button is clicked The dialog not saved. 116 3 HP traditional print drivers for Windows - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 133
) If the drop-down menu contains And the button says Delete Rename Then this happens when the Close button is clicked The current media following illustration shows the Front Cover setting and options. HP traditional PCL 6 and PCL 5 driver features 117 - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 134
Source is: setting, see the Source Is section of this chapter. TheType is: drop-down menu shows all of the media types that the product supports. For more information about the Type is:drop-down menu settings, see the Type is: in the Type is section of this chapter. 118 - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 135
drop-down menu ■ Source is: drop-down menu ■ Type is: drop-down menu The Size is: driver setting for the first page applies to the entire print job. When this is set, the setting becomes . Any optional media trays that are installed through the HP traditional PCL 6 and PCL 5 driver features 119 - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 136
of this chapter. The Type is: drop-down menu shows all of the media types that the product supports. For more information about the Type is: drop-down menu settings, see the description for Type is: ■ Source is: drop-down menu ■ Type is: drop-down menu 120 3 HP traditional print drivers for Windows - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 137
this chapter. The Type is: drop-down menu shows all of the media types that the product supports. For more information about the Type is: drop-down menu settings, see the description for Type is Source is: drop-down menu ■ Type is: drop-down menu HP traditional PCL 6 and PCL 5 driver features 121 - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 138
this chapter. The Type is: drop-down menu shows all of the media types that the product supports. For more information about the Type is: drop-down menu settings, see the description for Type is Cover setting and options. Figure 3-19 Back Cover setting 122 3 HP traditional print drivers for Windows - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 139
the product supports. For the Printer Properties. Manual Feed in Tray 1, which is available from the Source is: drop-down menu, cannot be selected by selecting the image. ■ On the Paper tab, only source trays have product image hot spots and can be highlighted. HP traditional PCL 6 and PCL 5 driver - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 140
You can store print jobs in the HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp memory for printing at a later time. These job-storage features are described in the following sections. The Job Storage tab appears among the driver tabs only if Job Storage is enabled. To support jobstorage features for complex jobs, or if - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 141
■ User Name group box ■ Job Name group box Print Task Quick Sets Use the Print Task Quick Sets control is to store the current combination of driver settings that appear on all of the other Document Defaults driver tabs. Print Task Quick Sets are either preset HP traditional PCL 6 and PCL 5 driver - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 142
user HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp to store documents at the product and then control their printing at the product control panel. The HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp -hold job to the product with the same user name and job name as an existing proof the same user and job name as one that is already - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 143
is reached, the new document overwrites the oldest held document. Also, a document that has the same user and job name as one that is already stored on the hard disk will overwrite the existing document print the job at the product control panel. HP traditional PCL 6 and PCL 5 driver features 127 - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 144
print job. When you click the Custom radio button, the text field below the option becomes available. The User Name field can contain no more than 16 characters, and is limited to A through Z and 0 through , the character is removed from the edit 128 3 HP traditional print drivers for Windows - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 145
. 3 Press the up and down buttons to scroll to your User Name, and then press the SELECT button. 4 Press the up and down buttons to scroll to the Job Name, and then press the SELECT button. PRINT JOB is highlighted. 5 Press the SELECT button. HP traditional PCL 6 and PCL 5 driver features 129 - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 146
JOB is highlighted. 2 Press the SELECT button. 3 Press the up and down buttons to scroll to your User Name, and then press the SELECT button. 4 Press the up and down buttons to scroll to the Job can also use it to retrieve information about the driver. 130 3 HP traditional print drivers for Windows - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 147
on all of the other tabs. Print Task Quick Sets are either preset (by the administrator) or user-defined printing specifications, such as media size and pages per sheet. For more information, see the Finishing tab features section of this chapter. HP traditional PCL 6 and PCL 5 driver features 131 - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 148
Valid entries are numbers from 1 to 9999 for the HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp. The copies value will not advance from the maximum program and then setting 10 copies in the driver will result in 100 copies (10 x 10) manner in which media is fed into the printer. You can specify the orientation of the - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 149
the driver extensions, if any. The Configuration Status group box indicates whether the driver was autoconfigured, whether administrator preferences were set, the date the driver was last configured, and whether the configuration is default or user-defined. HP traditional PCL 6 and PCL 5 driver - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 150
Forms tab is in the Properties for the print driver. To gain access to the Properties tabs, click Start on the Window task bar, click Settings, and then click Printers. Right-click the product name, and then the Size and Type lists on the Paper tab. 134 3 HP traditional print drivers for Windows - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 151
trays that are specified on the Configure tab. ■ This Tray Contains/Size (Forms) drop-down menu contains a list of standard media sizes that the HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp supports, as well as any custom forms that are defined in the NT Forms tab. ■ This Tray Contains/Type drop-down menu lists all of - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 152
the following controls: ■ Tray one Installed check box ■ Mopier Enabled check box ■ Optional Paper Destinations drop-down menu ■ Optional Paper Sources drop-down menu 136 3 HP traditional print drivers for Windows - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 153
Manual Feed in Tray 1 options are available on the Paper tab under Source is. Mopier Enabled The multiple-original print (mopy) function is an HP a photocopier. The HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp supports the transmit-once mopying printer 3 copies collated by printer HP traditional PCL 6 and PCL 5 driver - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 154
■ Not Installed This is the default setting for the HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp. ■ HP 3000-Sheet Stacker ■ HP 3000-Sheet Stapler/Stacker ■ HP Multifunction Finisher ■ 8-Bin Mailbox - Mailbox Mode ■ 8-Bin dialog box is shown in the following illustration. 138 3 HP traditional print drivers for Windows - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 155
Storage group box contains the Printer Hard Disk and Job Storage Enabled check boxes. TheHP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp is equipped with a hard disk drive, and the Printer Hard Disk check box automatically opens the Configure Font Cards dialog box. HP traditional PCL 6 and PCL 5 driver features 139 - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 156
dialog box appears. 3 Click Browse. The Font Card Files dialog box appears. 4 Find and select the appropriate Printer Cartridge Metrics (PCM) file that came with the font card. 5 Click OK. 6 You can specify a should now be available on the system. 140 3 HP traditional print drivers for Windows - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 157
the HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp since installation, click the Update Now button to automatically reflect the new configuration in the driver. For more information about the print driver's automatic configuration feature, see the Driver Configuration section of this guide. HP traditional PCL 6 and PCL - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 158
of the product according to the driver configuration data. It should have the same appearance as the image in the same location on the Paper and Output tabs. NOTE The printer image shown on the Configure tab might differ from your HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp, depending on the installed accessory - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 159
HP traditional Postscript 3 Emulation Driver features When you install the printing-system software in Windows 98 or Windows Me, the HP Traditional PCL 6 Driver is installed by default. The HP Traditional PCL 5 Driver and the PS Emulation Driver can be installed by performing a Custom Installation. - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 160
, which is available on the HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp printing-system software CD or from the HP Web site. When using the Adobe PostScript print driver, users must comply with all Adobe licensing agreements, as stated on the Adobe Web site at: http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/license.html. See - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 161
the media size (form). The list of available forms matches those that the product supports. ■ Paper Source drop-down menu. Use these settings to select a tray. The , and printer features. The following illustration shows the Advanced tab. HP traditional Postscript 3 Emulation Driver features 145 - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 162
on the Page Setup tab) ■ Graphic settings (including scaling and TrueType font controls) ■ Document Options settings (including product features and postscript options) Paper/Output The following Paper/Output settings are available: ■ Paper Size ■ Orientation ■ Paper Source ■ Copy Count ■ Print on - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 163
Document Options settings are available: ■ Page Layout (N-up) Option ■ PostScript Options ■ Printer Features Page Layout Option The Page Layout (N-up) Option specifies whether the ■ Sixteen-up (4x4). The print job prints 16 pages per sheet. HP traditional Postscript 3 Emulation Driver features 147 - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 164
a level-1 printer, you would need to select level 1. The PostScript Language Level spin box offers settings 1 through 3. ■ Send PostScript Error Handler specifies whether a PostScript error handler message by reversing the values for black and white. 148 3 HP traditional print drivers for Windows - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 165
Printer Features Printer Features options are as follows: ■ Output Bin ■ Automatically Select ■ Upper Left Bin ■ Upper Left Bin (Straightest Portrait ■ Six Staples Landscape ■ Fold/Saddle Stitch ■ Rotate by 180 degrees ■ Off (default) ■ On HP traditional Postscript 3 Emulation Driver features 149 - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 166
■ True ■ Collate ■ On (turn off in application) ■ Off ■ Fit to Page ■ Prompt User (default) ■ Nearest Size and Scale ■ Nearest Size and Crop ■ Letter ■ A4 ■ Watermark. The Only ■ Preliminary ■ Proof ■ Review Copy ■ Sample ■ Top Secret ■ Urgent ■ Custom 150 3 HP traditional print drivers for Windows - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 167
features The HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp lets you store print jobs in the product's memory for printing at a later time. These job-storage features are described in the following sections. The Job Storage tab appears among the driver tabs only if Job Storage is enabled. To support jobstorage features - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 168
driver manually after installing a hard disk or additional memory, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, select Settings, and then click Printers Start, select Settings, and then click Printers. Right-click the product name, click is disabled, the Job Storage driver tab is not visible. Job Storage tab - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 169
on the HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp to user name and job name as an existing proof-andhold job (and you have not released the original job for printing), the job will overwrite the existing job. Proof-and-hold jobs are deleted if you turn off the product. HP traditional Postscript 3 Emulation Driver - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 170
held document. Also, a document that has the same user and job name as one that is already stored on you send a second private job that has the same user name and job name as an existing private job held document. Also, a document that has the same user and job name as one that is already stored on - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 171
stored in the product until it is deleted or overwritten by a document that has the same user and job names. Stored jobs remain on the product hard disk when the product is turned off than 16 characters, and is limited to A through Z HP traditional Postscript 3 Emulation Driver features 155 - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 172
the check mark) to open the menus. RETRIEVE JOB is highlighted. 2 Press the SELECT button. 3 Press the up and down buttons to scroll to your User Name, and then press the SELECT button. 156 3 HP traditional print drivers for Windows - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 173
to scroll to your User Name, and then driver. When the driver is opened from within a software program, the Device Settings tab is not visible. When opened from the Printers folder, the Device Settings tab appears, as shown in the following illustration. HP traditional Postscript 3 Emulation Driver - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 174
Windows 98 follows this illustration. Figure 3-30 Device Settings tab in Windows NT 4.0 The following illustration shows the Device Options tab in Windows 98. 158 3 HP traditional print drivers for Windows - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 175
when users request sizes or types that are not available. The trays listed in the Form to Tray Assignment setting include standard trays and optional accessory trays. Generally, items that are installed separately have a separate Installable Options HP traditional Postscript 3 Emulation Driver - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 176
setting. For example, for the HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp, trays 1 and 4 are listed in both the Form to PS Emulation Driver. Available PostScript Memory This control specifies the amount of available postscript memory and provides a spin box for changing this value. The available postscript memory is - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 177
to configure the printing options that you can install for the HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp. The following controls are available: ■ Tray 1 ■ Tray 4 ■ Duplex Unit (for 2-sided Printing) ■ Printer Hard Disk ■ Accessory Output Bin ■ Job Storage HP traditional Postscript 3 Emulation Driver features 161 - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 178
. NOTE The HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp supports smart duplexing. The product uses the smart duplexing feature to detect information on both sides of the print job pages and only runs the pages through the duplexing unit if there is printable information on the second side of the page. Printer Hard Disk - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 179
of using a photocopier. The HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp supports the transmit-once mopying feature when the Mopier Mode: setting on the Device Settings tab is Enabled. Printer Memory This option matches the setting to the amount of memory that is installed in the product. The driver generates ranges of - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 180
164 3 HP traditional print drivers for Windows - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 181
emulation unidrivers for Windows Introduction This chapter describes the features of the HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp unidrivers. The unidrivers are the HP PCL 6 Unidriver, the HP PCL 5 Unidriver, and the HP Postscript 3 Emulation Unidriver (the PS Emulation Unidriver) for Windows 2000, Windows XP, and - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 182
and configuration options. NOTE Bubble Help, a feature of HP Traditional PCL 6 and HP traditional PCL 5 drivers, is not available in the HP PCL 6, PCL 5, and PS Emulation Unidrivers. What's this? Help Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 support "What's this?" Help. You can gain access - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 183
driver capabilities of the printer or the current or impossible for the printer to perform. Sending a invalid print-driver configurations result that was just made, and the driver then resets the conflicting control to in the driver (although most current software programs support these features - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 184
Options settings Paper/Output The Paper/Output settings contain the following controls: ■ Copy Count setting ■ Collated check box (appears when you select Copy Count) 168 4 HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5, and HP PS emulation unidrivers for Windows - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 185
the HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp. The driver will printer fonts. This will permit faster printing; however, you might lose special characters that the printer font does not support. Select Download as Softfont to download TrueType fonts for printing instead of using printer fonts. HP PCL 6, HP PCL - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 186
sides of the sheet. Load the paper as you would when printing on both sides. See the user documentation that came with the printer for instructions about loading letterhead for printing on both sides. If the printer tray has an icon that indicates to load the paper either face-up or face-down, load - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 187
have trouble using TrueType fonts for special graphic purposes such as shading, rotation, or slanting. The setting is Disabled (off) by default. The TrueType fonts are first converted to bitmap soft fonts before downloading. The Enabled setting causes the driver to send TrueType fonts to the printer - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 188
the Print Task Quick Sets group box that is made on the Paper/Quality tab affects most of the Printing Preferences driver tabs (the Paper/Quality, Effects, Finishing, and Job Storage tabs) because they are all the same control. 172 4 HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5, and HP PS emulation unidrivers for Windows - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 189
Default Print Settings ■ User Guide Print Settings Default Print HP Driver Preconfiguration section for information about preconfigurable driver settings. Table 4-1 Print Task Quick Set default values for the HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp Driver HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5, and PS Emulation Unidriver features - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 190
Table 4-1 Print Task Quick Set default values for the HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp (continued) Driver feature Feature setting location Default values for U.S. English Print Task default value Yes depends on regional media size. 174 4 HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5, and HP PS emulation unidrivers for Windows - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 191
or http://www.hp.com/support/lj9050mfp_software. 2 Not supported in Windows 98 and Windows Me. User Guide Print Settings The User Guide Print Settings option provides a Print Task Quick Set for optimal printing of the HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp User Guide. HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5, and PS Emulation - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 192
When you select User Guide Print Settings, all of the . When you change any of the default settings on any of the Printing Preferences driver tabs and you want to save the configuration as a Print Task Quick Set, by default. 176 4 HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5, and HP PS emulation unidrivers for Windows - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 193
Size is: setting is a drop-down menu that lists all of the supported media sizes. When you move the mouse over the dimensions label, the mouse and metric units. Because driver settings are overridden by media-size settings in most software programs HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5, and PS Emulation Unidriver features 177 - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 194
For information about media sizes, see the Media attributes section of this guide. Custom Paper Size The Custom Paper Size dialog box appears when you click Save button, any unsaved name or size values are lost without warning. 178 4 HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5, and HP PS emulation unidrivers for Windows - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 195
(either Inches or Millimeters). Custom width and height control limits The minimum media size for the HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp is 76.2 x 127 mm (3 x 5 inches) and the maximum is 215.9 x Paper/Covers section in this chapter of the guide. HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5, and PS Emulation Unidriver features 179 - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 196
shows all of the media types that the HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp supports. When you use the default setting, Unspecified, the printer uses the default media type, which is usually Plain. No mechanism exists for manually adding custom media types through the driver. Custom types can be added only by - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 197
: setting. For more information about media types, see the Media attributes section of this guide. Use Different Paper/Covers You can print books with different media types using the Use shows the Front Cover setting and options. HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5, and PS Emulation Unidriver features 181 - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 198
to the document. The list of source trays depends on the printer accessories. Any optional media trays that are installed through the Device Settings is: drop-down menu shows all of the media types that the printer supports. For more information about the Type is: drop-down menu settings, see - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 199
entire print job. Changes made to the Size is: setting here override any previous Size is: settings made in other Use Different Paper/Covers options. HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5, and PS Emulation Unidriver features 183 - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 200
is: setting specifies the source tray to use for printing a document. The list of source trays depends on the HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfpHP LaserJet 9040/9050mfpHP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp accessories. Any optional media trays that are installed through the Device Settings tab also appear here. For more - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 201
of this chapter. The Type is: drop-down menu shows all of the media types that the printer supports. For more information about the Type is: drop-down menu settings, see the description for Type the Use Different Paper/Covers check box. HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5, and PS Emulation Unidriver features 185 - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 202
Covers options. The Type is: drop-down menu shows all of the media types that the printer supports. For more information about the Type is: drop-down menu settings, see the description for Type you close the software program. 186 4 HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5, and HP PS emulation unidrivers for Windows - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 203
select this check box, the Source is: and Type is: drop-down menus become available and a check mark appears next to the Back Cover option. HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5, and PS Emulation Unidriver features 187 - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 204
appear here. The Type is: drop-down menu shows all of the media types that the printer supports. NOTE You must use the same size of media for the entire print job. All Use The following illustration shows the Effects tab. 188 4 HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5, and HP PS emulation unidrivers for Windows - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 205
on all other Printing Preferences driver tabs. Print task quick sets are either preset or user-defined printing specifications, such as media size and pages per sheet. For more information, see the Paper/ Quality tab features section of this guide. HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5, and PS Emulation Unidriver - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 206
on which you can print. The list contains all of the standard media sizes that are supported by the selected media source and any custom sizes that you have created. When Print Document ; Scale to Fit off (left) and on (right) 190 4 HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5, and HP PS emulation unidrivers for Windows - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 207
does not negotiate the media size with the driver). The driver scales the page by the appropriate factor and sends it to the printer. The limits of the range are from watermarks are preset in the driver: ■ (none) ■ Confidential ■ Draft HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5, and PS Emulation Unidriver features 191 - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 208
watermark or click New, all of the changes made to the previous watermark are saved, and only the current, unsaved changes can be canceled. 192 4 HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5, and HP PS emulation unidrivers for Windows - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 209
box contains a list of available watermarks, both predefined watermarks that are available in the driver and any new watermarks you have created. To create a new watermark, click New. drop-down menu ■ Size spin box ■ Style drop-down menu HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5, and PS Emulation Unidriver features 193 - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 210
, and varies. Finishing tab features Use the Finishing tab to print booklets and control the media output. The following illustration shows the Finishing tab. 194 4 HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5, and HP PS emulation unidrivers for Windows - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 211
on all other Printing Preferences driver tabs. Print task quick sets are either preset or user-defined printing specifications, such as media size and pages per sheet. For more information, see the Paper/ Quality tab features section of this guide. HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5, and PS Emulation Unidriver - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 212
The HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp supports smart duplexing. The smart duplexing feature increases printing performance by preventing one-page print jobs or single-sided pages of a duplexed print job from going through the duplexing unit even when the duplexing feature has been selected in the driver. All - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 213
manually to 4, 6, 9, or 16 pages per sheet, the booklet setting is disabled. See the Printing a Booklet section of this chapter for more information. Book and Booklet Printing The HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp supports control booklet settings. HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5, and PS Emulation Unidriver features 197 - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 214
type of booklet printing that you want (for example, Right Edge Binding). 4 Click OK in the print driver. 5 Click OK in the print dialog box to print. Printing a Book You can print a book : ■ Right, then Down ■ Down, then Right 198 4 HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5, and HP PS emulation unidrivers for Windows - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 215
example, if the return address on an envelope is smudged, try this setting and feed the envelope so the return address area feeds into the printer first. Output tab features Use the Output tab to select finishing and output options for a document. The following illustration shows the Output tab - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 216
other Printing Preferences driver tabs. Print task quick sets are either preset or user-defined printing specifications, such as media size and pages per sheet. For more information, see the Paper/ Quality tab features section of this guide. 200 4 HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5, and HP PS emulation unidrivers - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 217
feature to store print jobs in the HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp memory for printing at a later time. These job-storage features are described in the following sections. The Job Storage tab appears among the driver tabs only if Job Storage is enabled. To support jobstorage features for complex jobs, or - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 218
To configure the drivers manually after installing a hard disk or additional memory, follow these steps: 1 Click Settings, and then click Printers (Windows 2000) or Printers and Faxes (Windows XP Professional) or Printers and Other Hardware Devices (Windows XP Home) 2 Right-click the product name, - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 219
controls: ■ Print Task Quick Sets group box ■ Status group box (unlabeled) ■ Job Storage Mode group box ■ Require PIN group box ■ Job Notification Options group box ■ User Name group box ■ Job Name group box HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5, and PS Emulation Unidriver features 203 - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 220
driver tabs. Print task quick sets are either preset or user-defined printing specifications, such as media size and pages per sheet. For more information, see the Paper/ Quality tab features section of this guide HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp The HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp with the same user name and job - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 221
held document. Also, a document that has the same user and job name as one that is already stored on you send a second private job that has the same user name and job name as an existing private job held document. Also, a document that has the same user and job name as one that is already stored on - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 222
or overwritten by a document that has the same user and job names. Stored jobs remain on the Job notification Clicking a job-storage mode selection causes the User Name and Job Name options to become available. The printed. The dialog box shows the user name and job name that are associated with the - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 223
below the option becomes available. The User Name field can contain no more than it is available to the print driver. Otherwise, the software program name printer software to overwrite an existing print job with the same print job name. HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5, and PS Emulation Unidriver features - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 224
Press the SELECT button. 3 Press the up and down buttons to scroll to your User Name, and then press the SELECT button. 4 Press the up and down buttons the SELECT button. 3 Press the up and down buttons to scroll to your User Name, and then press the SELECT button. 4 Press the up and down buttons - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 225
and Windows Server 2003) or Printers and Other Hardware Devices (Windows NT 4.0 Home). Right-click the product name, and then click Properties. Available options depend on the feature. The following illustration shows the Device Settings tab. HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5, and PS Emulation Unidriver features - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 226
to Tray Assignment to specify the media size in each input tray. The HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp supports more than one source of media. You can assign a form (which defines the media size and margins) to each of your printer media sources. When a form is matched to a source, you can select the form - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 227
users request sizes or types that are not available. The trays listed in the Form to Tray Assignment setting include standard trays and optional accessory trays. Generally, items that are installed separately have a separate Installable Options setting. For example, for the HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 228
the Font Substitution Table option causes a list of fonts to appear, as show in the following illustration. Use the settings to change the TrueType-to-printer font mappings. 212 4 HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5, and HP PS emulation unidrivers for Windows - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 229
subset of the product total physical memory. It is usually best to set the postscript memory to match what is shown on the Configuration page. To print a Configuration to scroll to PRINT CONFIGURATION, and then press the SELECT button. HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5, and PS Emulation Unidriver features 213 - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 230
network printer, change Yes to No. Convert Gray Text to PostScript Gray This control specifies whether to convert the true gray (RGB value) in text to the gray provided by the postscript driver. It , the product continues trying 214 4 HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5, and HP PS emulation unidrivers for Windows - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 231
you can install for the HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp. The following controls are available: ■ Automatic Configuration ■ Tray 1 ■ Tray 4 ■ Duplex Unit (for 2-Sided Printing) ■ Accessory Output Bin ■ Printer Memory ■ Postscript Passthrough (PS Emulation Unidriver only) ■ Printer Hard Disk ■ Job Storage - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 232
NOTE The HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp supports smart duplexing. The product uses the smart duplexing feature to detect information on both sides of the print job pages and only runs the pages through the duplexing unit if there is printable information on the second side of the page. Printer Memory This - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 233
eliminates the extra step of using a photocopier. The HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp supports the transmit-once mopying feature when the Mopier Mode: setting on the Device Settings tab is Enabled. When you use the HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5, or PS Emulation Driver, mopying is performed in one of two ways, either - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 234
the Device Settings tab to Disabled. You can control collation through the print driver by selecting or clearing the Collated check box on the Advanced tab. You uncollated 3 copies uncollated 3 copies collated 3 copies collated 218 4 HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5, and HP PS emulation unidrivers for Windows - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 235
about these topics: ■ Supported Windows operating systems ■ System requirements ■ Font support ■ General installation for Windows Installation dialog box sequence ■ Custom Installation ■ Installing print drivers by using Add Printer ■ Installer Customization Wizard for Windows ■ Point and Print - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 236
64-bit Windows OS, you must install the corresponding 64-bit print driver. For instructions, see Installing print drivers by using Add Printer. NOTE The HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp has not been tested with and does not support the Windows 3.1x or Windows 95 operating systems. 220 5 Installing Windows - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 237
System requirements The following list shows the system requirements for installing and using the HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp printing-system software on each of the supported operating systems: ■ Pentium® or compatible processor ■ Minimum 16-color/grayscale display with 640-by-480 pixel resolution ( - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 238
support The following sections list the fonts that are included with Microsoft Windows software, and the fonts that are available on the CD that came with the product. Basic fonts Microsoft Windows software includes these basic fonts, which can be used with any HP HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp printing - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 239
® Helvetica Bold Helvetica Bold Oblique Helvetica Narrow Helvetica Narrow Bold Helvetica Narrow Bold Oblique Helvetica Narrow Oblique Helvetica Oblique ITC Zapf Chancery Medium Italic Font support 223 - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 240
Table 5-1 Default fonts (continued) File name Font name DINGS___.TTF ITC Zapf Dingbats LETR45W.TTF Letter Gothic LETR65W.TTF Letter Gothic Bold LETR46W.TTF Letter Gothic Italic MARIGOLD.TTF Marigold NCSR75W.TTF New Century Schoolbook Bold NCSR76W.TTF New Century Schoolbook Bold - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 241
GillSans Bold PS_13875.TTF GillSans Bold Italic PS_14053.TTF GillSans Condensed PS_14054.TTF GillSans Condensed Bold PS_14051.TTF GillSans ExtraBold PS_13873.TTF GillSans Italic Font support 225 - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 242
Table 5-2 Additional PS emulation fonts (continued) File name Font name PS_13870.TTF GillSans Light PS_13871.TTF GillSans Light Italic PS_12542.TTF Goudy PS_12544.TTF Goudy Bold PS_10695.TTF Goudy Bold Italic PS_12545.TTF Goudy ExtraBold PS_12543.TTF Goudy Italic PS_14526.TTF - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 243
Univers 57 Condensed Italic PS_13548.TTF Univers Extended Italic PS_13547.TTF Univers ExtendedPS PS_14481.TTF Univers ExtendedPS Bold Italic PS_14480.TTF Univers ExtendedPS Italic Font support 227 - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 244
method. The HP Traditional PCL 6 Driver, the HP Traditional PCL 5 Driver, and the PS Emulation Driver are available on the printing-system software CD. For more information, see the Installing print drivers by using Add Printer section in this chapter. If the HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp is connected - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 245
typical installation includes the following components: ■ HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp PCL 6 driver ■ Screen fonts The following illustration represents an overall path through the installation process. It is intended as a reference only; selections and setups will vary. Installation instructions 229 - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 246
Figure 5-1 Installation path NOTE The components of a typical installation might vary from product to product. 230 5 Installing Windows printing-system components - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 247
Printer option from the HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp printing-system software CD, the Choose Setup Language dialog box appears. NOTE The Choose Setup Language dialog box lists only the languages that are available on the HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp to Install dialog box Installation instructions 231 - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 248
computer uses the Windows NT 4.0 operating system, you must use the Add Printer install method to install the HP Traditional PCL 6 Driver, the HP Traditional PCL 5 Driver, and the PS Emulation Driver on the HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp product. If you try using the regular install method in a Windows NT - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 249
Clicking Installation Notes opens the file LJ9050MFP_INSTALL_NOTE_ENWW.HTM Clicking Next takes you to the Printer Connection dialog box. Figure 5-6 HP Software License Agreement dialog box Clicking OK returns you to the Welcome dialog box. Installation instructions 233 - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 250
Figure 5-7 Printer Connection dialog box NOTE The product does not support infrared connections. If you select Connected directly to this computer (a "direct connection" using a parallel cable or universal serial bus cable), clicking Next takes you to - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 251
dialog box. To continue with the default installation sequence, see Figure 5-19 Installation Type dialog box. If you select Connected via the network in the Printer Connection dialog box, clicking next takes you to the Network Setup dialog box. Installation - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 252
network setup for a PC or server, clicking Next takes you to the Identify Printer dialog box. This is the default selection. If you select Client setup for client-server printing, clicking Next initiates a series of question dialog boxes that help you determine the best connection-type option to - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 253
takes you to the Cable Connection dialog box. Clicking Network Cable and then clicking Next takes you to the Print Job Management dialog box. Installation instructions 237 - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 254
Figure 5-11 Cable Connection dialog box Clicking A Jetdirect Print Server and then clicking Next takes you to the Print Job Management dialog box. Clicking Another PC (not this PC) and then clicking Next takes you to the Recommended Network Setup dialog box. 238 5 Installing Windows printing- - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 255
Figure 5-12 Print Job Management dialog box Clicking either selection and then clicking Next takes you to the Recommended Network Setup dialog box. Installation instructions 239 - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 256
Figure 5-13 Recommended Network Setup dialog box Clicking Next takes you to the Identify Printer dialog box. 240 5 Installing Windows printing-system components - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 257
have been found on the network. Clicking Specify a printer by address and then clicking Next takes you to the Specify Printer dialog box. Clicking Help takes you to context-sensitive HTML help. The Specify Printer dialog box is shown in the following illustration. Installation instructions 241 - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 258
dialog box You can specify a printer by selecting one of the following options and typing in the required information: this screen stops the searching process. When the search is finished, the Printer Found dialog box opens, as shown in the following illustration. 242 5 Installing Windows printing - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 259
, install this printer and then clicking Next takes you to the Confirm Settings dialog box. Clicking No, install a different printer and then clicking option of searching again for a network printer or specifying a printer by address. The Confirm Settings dialog box is shown - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 260
Figure 5-17 Confirm Settings dialog box Clicking Change TCP/IP Settings takes you to the Confirm Changing Setting dialog box, and then on to the Set Network Protocol dialog box. Clicking Help takes you to context-sensitive HTML help. Clicking Next takes you to the Installation Type dialog box. 244 - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 261
Address, Subnet Mask, or Gateway address. Clicking Next takes you to the Confirm Settings dialog box and then to the Installation Type dialog box. Installation instructions 245 - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 262
of a Typical Installation might vary from product to product. Clicking Typical Installation (Recommended) and then clicking Next, takes you to the Printer Name dialog box. Clicking Custom Installation and then clicking Next, takes you to the Features dialog box. 246 5 Installing Windows printing - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 263
on your hard drive and advises you if there is not enough space for the features you have selected. Clicking Next takes you to the Printer Name dialog box. Installation instructions 247 - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 264
Figure 5-21 Printer Name dialog box Selecting the Use this printer as the default printer for Windows-based programs check box sets the HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp as your default printer. Clicking Next takes you to the Printer Sharing dialog box. 248 5 Installing Windows printing-system components - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 265
driver support is not available. If you share the printer onWindows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Server 2003 operating systems by selecting Share as, you must type a name. You can also provide additional print driver support for other operating systems. Installation instructions - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 266
23 Client Driver Support dialog box The Client Driver Support dialog box does not appear if the computer is running Windows 98 or Windows Me. In Windows XP, you can select the check box to install drivers for Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows Me systems that share the network printer. Clicking Next - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 267
Printer Location and Comment dialog box In the Location text box, you can type the physical location of the printer. In the Comment text box, you can type any additional information that might be helpful to users. Clicking Next takes you to the Ready to Install dialog box. Installation instructions - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 268
Figure 5-25 Ready to Install dialog box Clicking Install starts the installation process. When installation is complete, the Finish dialog box appears, as shown in the following illustration. 252 5 Installing Windows printing-system components - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 269
the following components: ■ hp LaserJet 9040/9050mfp PCL 6 Driver (for direct-connect and network installations) ■ hp LaserJet 9040/9050mfp PS Driver (for direct-connect and network installations) ■ hp LaserJet toolbox ■ Screen Fonts ■ Install Notes ■ User Guide Installation instructions 253 - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 270
XP, and Windows Server 2003 computers running a terminal server do not support the HP Toolbox option. The appearance of the Features dialog box might vary, depending on the product and the connection type. Installing print drivers by using Add Printer Use the following steps to install the print - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 271
.inf 5 Complete the wizard steps. The print driver will be installed as part of the wizard process. Installer Customization Wizard for Windows Administrators can use the Installer Customization Wizard option to customize the HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp installer by pre-setting the installation options - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 272
To run the Installer Customization Wizard 1 Insert the HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp software CD in the CD-ROM drive. 2 The Installer Customization Wizard starts automatically. To complete the installation, follow the instructions in the dialog boxes, as described in the following section. Dialogs The - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 273
to install other languages. The language that you selected is installed on users' computers regardless of the language of the text in the dialog boxes recorded in the response file. Clicking Next takes you to the Printer Port dialog box. Clicking Back returns you to the Welcome dialog box. - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 274
Type dialog box includes all types of local ports regardless of local support. It also includes all custom network ports that are available on or New IPX Port, and then clicking Next, takes you to the Specify Printer dialog box. Clicking Back returns you to the Language dialog box. Clicking Cancel - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 275
for the printer. Only numerals available for typing the IP hostname for the printer. Any characters are allowed in this field, printer. Clicking Hardware Address: makes a field available for typing the hardware address of the printer that the printer or any of the printer identification entries - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 276
features are available for the installation. It can also affect driver defaults depending on the product-specific instantiation. Clicking Next takes you dialog box. Clicking Back takes you to the Printer Port, Connection Type, or Specify Printer dialog box, depending on your previous selections. - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 277
depends on any other feature selection. It is possible to create a custom installer that installs features without including a print driver. Clicking Next takes you to the Driver Configuration dialog box. Clicking Back takes you to the Model dialog box. Clicking Cancel takes you to the Exit Setup - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 278
dialog box It is possible to supply a preconfigured driver in the customized installer if the driver supports it. You can use the preconfigured driver to place default settings on the printer that is installed. If a driver that supports this feature is selected in the Features dialog box - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 279
either the Preconfigure Printer dialog box for another driver that supports preconfiguration (if any), or the Printer Name dialog box. Clicking Back takes you to the previous Driver Configuration dialog box. Clicking Cancel takes you to the Exit Setup dialog box. Installation instructions 263 - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 280
Name dialog box The Default Printer: drop-down menu lists only those drivers that are selected in the Features dialog box. Clicking Next opens the Printer Sharing dialog box. Clicking Back takes you to the previous Driver Configuration dialog box. Clicking Cancel takes you to the Exit Setup dialog - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 281
takes you to the Printer Location and Comment dialog box. Clicking Share as: and then clicking Next takes you to the Client Driver Support dialog box. Clicking Back takes you to the Printer Name dialog box. Clicking Cancel takes you to the Exit Setup dialog box. Installation instructions 265 - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 282
5-38 Client Driver Support dialog box NOTE This dialog box provides options for selecting OS-specific drivers to add to the installation to provide for Point and Print driver vending on the system. Either or both optional drivers can be selected. Clicking Next takes you to the Printer Location and - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 283
241 characters. Clicking Back takes you to the Printer Sharing or the Client Driver Support dialog box, depending on your previous selection. Clicking Next takes you to the Custom Installer Location dialog box. Clicking Cancel takes you to the Exit Setup dialog box. Installation instructions 267 - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 284
for the installer package defaults to the drive that the system user opened last. Clicking Change opens the Change Current Destination Folder dialog box to navigate to the drive that you want. Clicking Back takes you to the Printer Location and Comment dialog box. Clicking Install after you have - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 285
the Custom Installer Location dialog box. The location appears in the Folder name field. Clicking Cancel takes you to the Exit Setup dialog box. Installation instructions 269 - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 286
Figure 5-42 Installing dialog box This dialog box remains on the screen until the status bar reaches the end. Clicking Cancel takes you to the Exit Setup dialog box. 270 5 Installing Windows printing-system components - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 287
package is run silently so that it requires no user interaction. This installation method is useful when you want method cannot be customized by end users. It installs only the printing-system components Installation. For more information, see the HP Device Installer Customization Wizard. This document - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 288
) must contain the same product name as the Windows 98 or Windows Me printer .INF file. Point and Print installation of a postscript driver is supported only with a Microsoft Windows 98 or Windows Me PS Driver Version 4.0 or later. In a homogenous operating system environment (one in which all of - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 289
Control Panel, click Printers and Faxes (Windows XP Professional) or Printers and other hardware devices (Windows XP Home). 2 Right-click the product that you want to set as the default printer. 3 Click Set As Default. A check mark appears next to the menu option. Installation instructions 273 - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 290
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for Macintosh, Linux, and Unix operating systems Introduction This chapter provides system requirements and procedures for installing and removing the HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp printing-system software for supported operating systems other than Windows. It also provides information about font - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 292
disk space Linux For information about Linux support for the product, see the HP Linux Web site: ■ http://www.hp.com/go/linux. UNIX For information about UNIX support for the HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp, see the following Web site: ■ http://www.hp.com/go/jetdirectunix_software 276 6 Installation for - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 293
and Mac OS X (10.1 and later) ■ PDEs for Mac OS X only (10.1 and later) HP LaserJet PPDs In Mac OS 9.x, postscript printer definition (PPD) files for the HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp are installed to the Printer Descriptions folder, which is in the Extensions folder within the System folder. In Mac OS - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 294
instructions for installing the printing-system software, and technical assistance. Online help This HTML-based help system replaces the Apple Guide help system that was provided with Mac OS 9.x HP Font support To ensure that you can use all of the installed fonts with the HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp, - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 295
Garamond ■ Univers Condensed ■ CG Omega ■ Letter Gothic ■ Wingdings ■ CG Times ■ Marigold The following bitmap screen fonts reside on the HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp: ■ ITC Avant Garde Gothic Book ■ Helvetica ■ Palatino ■ ITC Avant Garde Gothic Book Oblique ■ Helvetica Bold ■ Palatino Bold ■ ITC Avant - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 296
You can either use these screen fonts directly from the HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp software CD or obtain them from the following Web site: http://www.hp.com/support/lj9040mfp_software or http://www.hp.com/support/lj9050mfp_software. ■ Albertus Extra Bold ■ CG Times Italic ■ Marigold ■ Albertus Medium - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 297
■ Times New Roman Bold Italic ■ Arial Courier Bold Oblique ■ Times New Roman Italic ■ Arial Bold ■ Courier Italic ■ Univers Bold ■ Arial Bold Italic ■ Garamond Antiqua ■ Univers Bold Italic ■ Arial Italic ■ Garamond Halbfett ■ Univers Condensed Bold Italic ■ CG Omega ■ Garamond Kursiv ■ Univers - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 298
the correct connection to communicate with the product. You must set up the HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp, connect it to the computer or network, and turn it on before the software is installed. Macintosh OS systems do not support parallel connections. You can use a cross-over Ethernet cable for a direct - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 299
NOTE If the automatic selection fails, or if you want to manually select a PPD file, click the Printer Model pop-up menu, select HP, and then select the PPD file you want to add. two files: the HP LaserJet Installer - Integrated installer program and an HP Toolbox installer program. Macintosh 283 - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 300
dialog box sequence for the Easy Install (the typical installation option). Figure 6-1 HP LaserJet for Macintosh installer splash screen dialog box Click Continue to open the dialog box. Figure 6-2 HP LaserJet Installer dialog box (easy install) 284 6 Installation for Macintosh, Linux, and Unix - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 301
Quit to quit the Installer without making changes to the system. NOTE A Read Me... button appears on each Macintosh installation screen. Figure 6-3 HP LaserJet Installer dialog box (custom install) If you want to install the files in a location other than the default "Macintosh HD," click Install - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 302
. Figure 6-5 Installation was successful dialog box Click Quit to exit the Installer. The Printer Setup Assistant opens. Click Continue to return to the HP LaserJet Installer. HP LaserJet Screen Fonts Installer dialog box sequence This section provides information about the installation dialog box - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 303
Click Quit to exit the Installer. Click Continue to return to the HP LaserJet Screen Fonts installer. Mac OS X installation This section provides information about into the CD-ROM drive, doubleclick the hp LaserJet 9040/9050mfp CD-ROM icon on the desktop to open the installer folder. Macintosh 287 - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 304
In the hp LaserJet 9040/9050mfp folder, double-click the hp LaserJet Installers folder to open it. In the hp LaserJet Installers folder, OK to continue. The install splash screen appears. Figure 6-11 HP LaserJet for Macintosh installer splash screen dialog box Click Continue The License dialog - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 305
default printer and print a copy of the license agreement. Click Save As... to open the system Save dialog box and save the license agreement to disk. Click Decline to end the installation process and close the installer. Click Accept to continue the installation. The HP LaserJet Installer dialog - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 306
Install to start the installation on the selected disk Click Quit to quit the Installer without making changes to the system. Figure 6-14 HP LaserJet Installer dialog box (custom install) Select the install location using the Install Location drop-down menu (if the desired location is different - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 307
will be installed and lists the additional steps that will need to be take to install the printer. Click OK to continue. Figure 6-16 Installing dialog box The Installing dialog box shows installation to exit the installer. Click Continue to return to the HP LaserJet Installer. Macintosh 291 - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 308
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7 Engineering Detail Introduction This chapter presents engineering detail for the following topics: ● Media attributes ● HP Toolbox Introduction 293 - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 310
7-1 HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp media sources and destinations Media sources Media destinations multipurpose tray (tray 1) 500-sheet paper tray (tray 2) 500-sheet paper tray (tray 3) 2000-sheet paper tray (tray 4) standard left bin HP 3000-Sheet Stacker HP 3000-Sheet Stapler/Stacker HP Multifunction - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 311
example, ubyte_array "TRAY5" MediaSource is the PCL 6 command for Tray 5. Media types and sizes The tables in this section provide information about media features, media attributes, and mediahandling constraints for the HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp. Driver features and attributes The following table - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 312
Table 7-3 Supported features and attributes by driver (continued) Paper sizes1 Width Height A4 ) Custom Minimum: Minimum: 98 mm 191 mm (3.86 inches) (7.5 inches) Maximum: Maximum: 312 mm 470 mm 296 PCL 6 2 "A4" "A5" "RA3" "JIS B4" "JIS B5" "Double Postcard (JIS)" "COM10" "B5 ENV - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 313
PCL 6 Driver specifies actual dimensions, for example, for 8 by 9 inch custom size, "real32_xy 8.0 9.0 CustomMediaSize ubyte eInch CustomMediaSizeUnits." Table 7-4 Supported shows custom paper sizes that are available for the HP LaserJet 9040/9050mfp: Table 7-5 Custom media sizes Tray Tray 1 ( - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 314
Height Minimum 148.0 mm (5.83 inches) 210.0 mm (8.27 inches) Maximum 312 mm (12.28 inches) 470 mm (18.5 inches) Media-type commands The PCL 5 escape sequence for paper type is "Esc&n#Wdpapertype", where "n#" is the number of characters in the paper type plus 1. For example, in the sequence "Esc - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 315
, select the Start|Run menu, and type HPSTATUS. Manually uninstalling HP Toolbox in Macintosh Operating Systems The HP Toolbox must be uninstalled manually in a Macintosh OS. To uninstall the HP Toolbox manually, follow these instructions: 1 Delete the following application: Library/Startup Items - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 316
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Printing Features setting, unidrivers 170 Advanced tab PS Emulation Driver 145 unidrivers 167 Alerts tab, HP Toolbox 50 alerts, e-mail 36, 37 Alternative Letterhead Mode PCL traditional drivers 141 unidrivers 170 alternative source support 80 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance 13 - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 318
traditional drivers 112 PCL unidrivers 178 custom paper support 297 customer support 33 Customization Wizard 255 D default Print Task Quick Sets PCL traditional drivers 89 unidrivers 173 default printer, setting 273 deleting Job Storage jobs 208 destinations, paper 294 Device Information page, HP - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 319
standalone 22 tray assignment 74 UNIX operating systems 11 user interface support 75 watermarks support 79 DSS (Digital Sending Software) 54 duplexing unit custom paper sizes 115, 179 media supported 297 PCL traditional driver settings 92 print modes 92 unidriver configuration 215 unidriver settings - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 320
36 user guide 32 HP Instant Support 33 HP Jetdirect Administrator's Guide 15 HP Jetdirect page, printing 32 HP LaserJet Screen Font Installer 286 HP LaserJet Utility firmware updates 60 printing print-ready files 69 HP Network Registry Agent (HPNRA) 28 HP PCL tradtional drivers. See PCL tradtional - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 321
print-ready files with HP LaserJet Utility 69 Screen Fonts installer 286 setting up products with Mac OS X 283 supported 26 system requirements 276 uninstalling printing-system software 283 manuals. See documentation margins Edge-to-Edge printing, PCL traditional drivers 98 Edge-to-Edge printing - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 322
74 Enterprise AutoConfiguration support 28 Help feature support 75 HP Driver Preconfiguration support 73 Postscript feature support 82 standalone drivers 22 supported 26 user interface support 75 Optimizations option, PCL unidrivers 170 Optional Paper Sources, PCL traditional drivers 138 ordering - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 323
assignment 74 user interface support 75 Watermarks settings 191 watermarks support 79 PDEs (Printer Dialog Extensions) 277 PDF files command-line printing 64 LPR commands, printing 69 printing using HP Embedded Web Server 33 viewing 12 Percentage of Normal Size setting PCL traditional drivers 105 - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 324
Sets, PCL traditional drivers about 88 defaults 89 use guide 91 Print Task Quick Sets, unidrivers about 172 custom 176 defaults 173 use guide 175 print-ready files command-line printing 64 printing using HP Embedded Web Server 33 printing with HP LaserJet Utility, Macintosh 69 Printer Connection - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 325
HP Web Jetadmin 61 LPR commands 61 Macintosh 60 messages 62 troubleshooting 63 UNIX 60 verifying installation 63 Windows network 59 Windows, using local port 58 reordering options 78 resizing options 79 Resizing Options, unidrivers 190 resolution, driver support 78 resolution, PCL Traditional Driver - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 326
Specify Printer dialog box, Windows 259 standalone drivers 22 Stapling Options, PS Emulation Driver 149 status devices 33 supplies 33 Status tab, HP Toolbox 49 storage, job enabling in PCL traditional drivers 139 operating systems supported 77 PCL traditional drivers 124 PS Emulation Driver 151 PS - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 327
181 user guide Print Task Quick Set, PCL traditional drivers 91 Print Task Quick Set, unidrivers 175 viewing 12 W Wait Timeout settings, PS Emulation Driver 161, 214 Watermarks settings drivers supported 79 PCL traditional drivers 105 PS Emulation Driver 150 unidrivers 191 Web Jetadmin. See HP Web - HP LaserJet 9040/9050 | HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp - Software Technical Referen - Page 328
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